dainties

UK
/ˈdeɪn.tiz/
US
/ˈdeɪn.tiz/

Translations

daintynoun

dainties

pl

dainties
pl
UK
/ˈdeɪn.ti/
US
/ˈdeɪn.ti/
friandisePetit mets ou petite douceur.
She offered me a dainty from the tray of pastries.
Elle m’a offert une friandise sur le plateau de pâtisseries.
fine bouchePersonne très difficile ou très délicate en matière de goût; expression idiomatique.
He was considered a dainty, always preferring the finest things in life.
On le considérait comme une fine bouche, préférant toujours ce qu’il y avait de meilleur.

Definitions

daintynoun
A small and delicate thing, especially a piece of food.
She offered me a dainty from the tray of pastries.
A person who is particularly fastidious or delicate in taste or behavior.
He was considered a dainty, always preferring the finest things in life.